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Whale Watching and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik
Product code 16698P51
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From USD 218
Dates
Available from Sep 1, 2023
Start times
8:30 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 2-6, Child ages 7-11, Youth ages 12-15, Adult ages 16-99
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Whale Watching and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik
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Duration
11 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Time zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
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Whale Watching and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik





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Duration
11 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Time zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Why Travelers Love This
If you are only in Iceland for a short time, or you simply wish to fit in as much as possible, our Full-Day Whale Watching & Golden Circle Tour might just be the perfect option for you. Start the day at sea, with a 3 hour adventure in the North Atlantic. Keep your eyes peeled for the breaching flukes of a number of whale species, most notably Minke and Orca. Our passionate guides will keep you entertained while we search for these elusive creatures. The waters here are also home to dolphins, seals and sea-birds. After a hopefully successful sighting, jump aboard our bus for your afternoon Golden Circle Tour. We stop at all the classic stops, including Thingvellir National Park, Geysir Hot Springs and Gullfoss Waterfall. Return to the city in time for dinner, where you can reflect on your fun-filled day spent exploring at sea and on land.
Overview
If you are only in Iceland for a short time, or you simply wish to fit in as much as possible, our Full-Day Whale Watching & Golden Circle Tour might just be the perfect option for you. Start the day at sea, with a 3 hour adventure in the North Atlantic. Keep your eyes peeled for the breaching flukes of a number of whale species, most notably Minke and Orca. Our passionate guides will keep you entertained while we search for these elusive creatures. The waters here are also home to dolphins, seals and sea-birds. After a hopefully successful sighting, jump aboard our bus for your afternoon Golden Circle Tour. We stop at all the classic stops, including Thingvellir National Park, Geysir Hot Springs and Gullfoss Waterfall. Return to the city in time for dinner, where you can reflect on your fun-filled day spent exploring at sea and on land.
What's Included
Included
WiFi on board
Warm overalls are available for the whale watching boat tour
Landing and facility fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide
Not included
Lunch
Bottled water
Itinerary
Stop 1
3 hours 45 minutes
Stop 1
Embark on a whale watching boat tour from Reykjavík historic Old Harbour. This 3 hour adventure takes you far out from Fáxaflóa bay to the cold waters of the North Atlantic. These waters teem with foodstuff for many species, including Minke Whales, Orcas, Dolphins and more. Our devoted guides will entertain you with stories and science, while we search for these sometimes shy sea beasts.
Stop 2
1 hour
Stop 2
Golden Circle is the ultimate day tour route from Reykjavik. It includes three Iceland's iconic destinations: Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall and Thingvellir national park.
Stop 3
45 minutes
Stop 3
After your whale Watching adventure, join your Golden Circle Afternoon tour. We meet you at Tour Bus Stop # 4, right by Reykjavík´s Old Harbour, where your boat tour termintates. The first stop on the Golden Circle tour is Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and a place with great cultural and historical interest for the Icelandic People. Walk along the Álmannagjá, a narrow gorge which makes the meeting point of the tectonic plates of Eurasia and North America. Your guide will give great insight into the history of this location, which served as the first meeting point for the Icelandic Athing, among the he oldest continuously meeting parliaments in the world.
Stop 4
1 hour 20 minutes
Stop 4
Geysir is among Iceland´s most famous and popular natural wonders. In fact, the generic English terms for this natural feature, geyser, is derived from the Icelandic word. Strokkur is the name of the geyser which can counted on to erupt every 5-10 minutes or so. So you will have time to catch several eruptions during your stop here. The spray can erupt up to 70 metres into the air. Take the walking paths through other bubbling and boiling pools.
Stop 5
45 minutes
Stop 5
Gullfoss Waterfall, or Golden Falls in English, is a very powerful waterfall nearby to Geysir. With several viewpoints and walking paths, you can view the immense falls from may perspectives.
Additional Info
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Total driving time on this tour is around 3h30mins
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
4.5
4 reviews
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